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At-Large Council Member· 2024-2028

John Burkholder

Midland

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At a glance

News mentions: 1

Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 4
Total speaking time: 24:40
Avg per meeting: 6:10
Segments: 528

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All categories Administration Budget Development Environment Finance General Governance Parks Recreation

Top issues during term (20)

high→Apr 2026[128]

Substandard Building Abatement

The city is spending $451,000 on a 24-month subscription for the camera system.

high→Apr 2025[111]

Aerospace Corridor Development

The cost of the professional services agreement is to be determined by the board.

critical↓Feb 2026[93]

Commercial and Residential Development

The projects represent private investment in the local economy.

critical

John Burkholder

Top issues during term (20)

Substandard Building Abatement

Aerospace Corridor Development

Commercial and Residential Development

Infrastructure and Highway Economics

City Council Assembly for Bible Study

public safety incident

Traffic Safety (Vision Zero)

Water Security and T-BAR Property

Oil and Gas Well Drilling and Road Repair

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)

Midland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Microgrant Program

Oil and Gas Regulatory Oversight

road closures

park renovation

flood response

ETJ Development and Water Sustainability

Utility Agreements and Tariffs

Legislative Advocacy

AST & Science Facility Expansion

scam alert

Decisions during term (384)

Consent Agenda (Items 2-11)

Zone Change: 1806 Willys Avenue (Item 12)

Zone Change: 2001 West Wall Street (Item 13)

Zone Change: Todd Drive (Item 14)

Preliminary Plat: Vista Del Pueblo, Section 4 (Item 15)

Reinstatement: Grasslands Estates West, Section 12 (Item 16)

Preliminary Plat: ATNI Industrial Park, Section 4 (Item 18)

Preliminary Plat: Perez Addition (Item 19)

Preliminary Plat: Cranfill Addition (Item 20)

Consent Agenda Approval

Purchase of Mobile Command Substation

Utility Extension Program 07 Contract

Wayfinding Signs Phase 1 Contract

FAA Grants for Airport Master Plans and Runway Work

Establishment of 2027 City Council Meeting Dates

Voluntary Public Improvement Agreement for Deauville and Arlington

Operating Certificates for Ride-Share and Transport Services

Interlocal Agreement with Midland County for Sinclair Avenue Extension

Second Reading: Alley Vacation on West Wadley Avenue

Second Reading: Atmos Energy Rate Settlement

Voting record (131)

Amend from a five-year contract to a three-year contract and replace the 180-day cancellation with a 30-day cancellation

Defer

Approve

Amend to allow for the main entrance and exit to be on Mockingbird Lane, continue with a stop sign at Alysheba Lane and Sir Barton Parkway and making that an exit only and an emergency entrance and ex

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John Burkholder newly elected Midland City Council member at-large; Robin Poole reelected

Approve

Approve Consent Agenda items 4-15, excluding items 7, 9, 10, 12 & 15

Approve

Approve

Approve

Approve

Approve

Approve

Approve

Approve

Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by Brian Stubbs.

Deny

Approve Consent Agenda items 4-15, excluding items 4, 9 & 12

Approve

Approve

Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by Robin Poole.

Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by Amy Stretcher Burkes.

Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.

Approve

John Norman moved to Approve; seconded by Jack Ladd.

John Norman moved to Approve; seconded by Jack Ladd.

re-appoint Mickey Cargile to the Permian Basin Community Center for MH/MR (PermiaCare) Board of Trustees

Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.

Amend with a Motion to add the requirement of a 4-way stop at the corner of Alysheba Lane and Sir Barton Parkway. Also, to consider the primary entrance for the development to be located off Mockingbi

Jack Ladd moved to Approve; seconded by John Norman.

Approve

Approve

Approve with the requested changes to the February 24, 2026 minutes

Approve

Approve